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hundred pheasant eggs. These were all
for stocking purposes.-Augusto Chronicle.

The LATE ELECTIoNs.-The general
result of the late elections is most cheer
ing for the Democrats. In the only two
States in which there was any real con-
test, New York and Virginia, the Demo-
Gratis made a clean sweep. The majority
in New York is greater than any year
since Cleveland was elected Governor.
The Republicans played their best card,
placing Fred Grant at the head OF their
ticket, that they might trade on the name
of his ilIustrious father; but it would not
answer; the people were against them.
The falling off of the Labor vote is signlti-
cant, polling only half as many as a year
ago, which takes it out of the next Presl-
dental election as a controlling element.
In Virginia the contest was Malone and
anti Malone, and the little boss was Clean
ed out, horse, foot and dragon. He viii!
no longer be a factor in the politics OF
that State. Their situation made these
two States pivotal, and the Democrats
having carried both, it fixes them in the
Democratic column for 1888. This secures
a solid South and the Empire State for
the Democratic candidate. So far as hu-
man calculation may be relied on, we can
say the recent elections have settled the
denomination and reelection of Mr.. Cleve-
land. They have turned the Republican
plans upside down and while they may
rejoice over some local successes, they
look forward to 1888 with defeat staring
them in the face.-Doylestown (Pa.) DEM
Ocr1t.
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THE DARKEST HOUR.

For a period of four years I've been n victim of
very severe and agonizlng case of Salt Rheum, which
affected my hands to such IN extent that they almost
became a burden.
My hand became raw and horrIfying, compelling
me to keep 1t covered all the time.
I've spent hundreds Of dollars for various prepare.
tlons, hut Instead of bcnefitting my condition., they all
seemed to stimulate and encourage the progress OF the
miserable disease, until | had about given up oil hope.
But thank heaven, the "darkest hour Is just before
day." and I am rejoiced to know that n positive cure
has been found, which is known as b. B. B'-Botanic
Blood Balm.
My family all rejoice ut Its magical curative powers
in giving me relief. My hand has been cured and
resembles a burnt surface after being healed over, more
than anything else. 1t has also cured my two chill,
dren of loatfesoIpe form of Itch which had resisted
all prcvlous treatment. l refer to any business house
in Moody, and to Thomas Payne, Druggist, of whom
purchased the goods. Signed, w. A. BRYANT.
Moody, Texas, April 81, 1886.
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A
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
YORK COUNTY,,

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
YORK COUNTY,
YoRKv1LLE, S. c., September IA, 1887.
TN conformity to law, my Books will be open
for the COLLECTION OF STATE ANIL
COUNTY TAXES, for the fiscal year com
mencing November 1st, 1886, on SATURDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, and will re-
main open until THURSDAY, THE 18TH
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1887.
TAX LEvIEs.
Levy for State purposes, At mills on the 81.
Levy for Ordinary County purposes, p mills
on the 81.
Levy for Railroad &c. & L. N. g. Go mills
on the 81.
Levy for School purposes, 2 mills on the 81.
Aggregating 10 7-20 mills on the dollar.
In addition to the above, a special levy, to
paw the interest on Cherokee Railroad Bonds,
of 81 mills on the dollar on all property IN
Cherokee Township, making a total levy OF
~ 3-5 mills on all property in that township.
Also ONE DOLLAR on all taxable polls, be-
tween the ages of 81 and so years. .
For the accommodation Of taxpayers, l will
attend at the following places, on the days
named: .
At Yorkville, from Wednesday, 23rd day Of
November, to Thursday, 18th day of December,
the Is per cent. penalty will attach.
Ms- BY Act Of the General Assembly, there
can be no extension of time on this collection.
H. A. D. NELLY, County Treasurer.
September IA u
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QUESTION OF HEALTH.

Bread, biscuit and cake, now generally
made by the aid of baking powder, enters so
largely into our daily food that their debase-
ment by the introduction of any injurious or
deteriorating substance is a matter of serious
concern to the public health. What baking
powder shall we use to avoid the lime and
alum now found in so many leavening agents,
and to insure pure, sweet and wholesome
bread, is a question, therefore, of direct i'm
portance to every individual.
1t is an indisputable fact that all baking pow
ders with the single exception of the ''Royar'
contain one or the other of these adulter-
ants-lime or alum-in quantities from five to
twenty per cent. Alum is poisonous. Lime
reduces their strength not only but aside from
its injurious effects upon the SYSTEM by de-
basing our food with a useless substance, robs
it of a portion of it's nutritious qualities, there
by depriving our bodies of the full sustenance
necessary to maintain that bodily vigor requi-
site to protect us from disease.
The importance of this matter in it's bearing
upon the life and health of the public is much
more fully realized in England, where severe
punishment, under stringent laws prohibiting
the manufacture and sale Of adulterated articles
of food, are of frequent occurrence.
The "Royal' has been determined by the
Government chemists and the most promi-
nent food analysts to be the only baking
powder made that is entirely free from lime,
alum and other impurities, and absolutely
pure. 1t is made from cream of tartar refined
for it's exclusive use by patent processes by
which the tartrate Of lime is totally elimina-
ted. No other baking powder manufacturer
uses chemically pure cream Of tartar, and
hence the adulteration of other brands. The
"Royal' is, accordingly, the only baking
powder that will produce perfectly pure bread,
biscuit, cake, pastry, etc.; and these articles
are now pronounced more wholesome when
raised by the Royal Baking Powder than when
leavened by any other agent.
1t is particularly a question of health,
therefore, what baking powder we shall use;
and those who appreciate the miseries of dys-
pepsia and other ailments that follow the use
of impure food, will not hesitate to select the
"Royal."
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ENLARGED WORK.
ELASTIC GUN

VNHE undersigned begs leave to call attention
to the MERINO ELASTIC FELT GUN
WADDING, the only perfectly safe wadding
for choke bore breech-loading shot guns. By
the use of this wad the recoil of a gun is les
sened, the distribution Of the shot is more regu-
lar, and the range and penetration are greater.
Another advantage is that the gun is kept
cleaner than when any other wad is used. Try
them. They are put up in boxes holding 256
wads and are made in two grades. The price for
the first grade is forty cents per o the Sec
ond grade twenty-five cents. The first grade
should be used over the powder-the second
grade over the shot. The tirst-grade wads are
from one-half to three-eights of an inch in
thickness, which makes them cheaperthan any
other wad in the market, as only one of the
t%irst-grade wads is necessary on the powder,
and one of the second-grade over the shot, to
give the best results. If you use a II gauge
gun with brass shells, buy No. 8 wads. For
paper shells use No. II wads. For guns of a
different gauge, for brass shells, use a wad
three sizes larger than the bore; for paper
shells, one size larger. By this means the gases
from the powder will be perfectly confined and
the very best results obtained.
Sample boxes will be sent by mail on receipt
Of forty. cents for the first grade, and twenty
five cents for the second grade. Address,
E. A. SHARRETTS, Secretary.
P. o. Box 307, Baltimore, Md.
September IA 81 tt
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CLERKS SALE.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
Robert n. McElwee and others, Plaintiffs,
against William L.. Wallace and others,
Defendants.
7 N obedience to the Decree made in the cause
Il above entitled, I will expose to public sale
at the COURT HOUSE DOOR In YORK
VILE, on
SALES-DAY IN DECEMBER NEXT,
The tract Of land described in the Complaint in
said cause, to wit:
AL that certain tract of lane whereon the
late MILES WALLACE resided, containing
FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-N1NE
ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands OF
John McGill, r. J.. Love, William Love, John
B. Whitesides, Calvin B.. Mcknight and Will
liam M. Whitesides.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash balance on a credit of one
and two years, with interest from day of sale,
secured by a bond and mortgage, with priyi-
lege to purchaser to pay all Cash. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
Said land to be sold in convenient parcels,
plats Of which will be on file in my Office on
and after December l..
JOS. F. WALLACE; c. c. Pts.
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FLESH SLOUGHING OFF IN PIECES.

For two years I have been confined to bed with a
loathsome form ofBlood Poison, which had about eaten
me up, and 1 and others had no hope of a recovery.
For n while | could neither walk, sit down, nor lie
down, only in misery as my flesh seemed to be falling
off my bones in pieces rs big as n hen egg. My appe-
tite was lost, my bones ached and panied me, and
friends even Stunned rife. l used various blood pu
me until large sums of money had been expended, but
not one particle of good did my one give me.
On the 18th of February, 1896, Mr.. F. r. Jackson
could not endure my suffering much longer. He
concluded to try B. B.. B. on me and got a bottle from
Mr.. Brockington, a, Beaufort, s. c., and before one
bottle had been used | commenced gaining strength,
my appetite improved, sores commenced healing and
when two bottles had been used | was on my feet and
walking around to the establishment of everybody.
Witness: MRS. LAURA HART.
FRED. r. JACKSON.
Beaufort, s. c., May 10, 1886.
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CLERKS SALE.
South CarOlina..YOrk County.

IN COMMON PLEAS.
Amos Tigler, Plaintiff, against Lewis Tigler
and others, Defendants.
IN obedience. to the Decree made in the
public sale, at the COURT HOUSE DOOR in
YORKVILLE, IN
SALES-DAY IN DECEMBER NEXT,
The tract of land described in the Complaint
in said cause, to wit:
Allthat tract Of land containing
FOUR HUNDRED AID ONE ACRES,
More or less, bounded by lands of Elias In
man, Wade Worthy, John w. McCarley, Miles
Howell, Barney and Lewis and Amos Tigler.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash balance in one and two
years, with interest from day of sale, secured
by bond and mortgage, with privilege to pur-
chaser of paying his entire bid in cash. Pur-
JOSEPH F. WALLACE, c.. G. Pts.
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q SALE OR RENT.

WHAT large and elegant three,storX prick
building known as ROSES 10
Gated in the central part Of the town OF YORK.
WILLIE, S. C. Said Hotel has a frontage on
Main Street Of 60 feet, and a depth of 40 feet,
with a handsome store room y X % feet on
first floor. The lot on which it is situated con-
tains good stables and outhouses with an acre
of ground in garden. T..
This house is for sale, or will be leased for
one or five years and possession given on Jan
uary, LIST 1858. For further information apply
to w. L. ROSE, Columbia, S. G.
November 16 Al "
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II. s. JEFFERYS.
THE CYCLONE EXTINGUISHER.

TIRzAH, s. c., March 10, 1887.
MEssRs. J%EFFERYs & HoKE, Gents:
TNHE Cyclone Spark E~xtinguisher puton my
engine a few months ago is giving entire
satisfaction. Before it was put on, my gin
house several times caught fire from sparks, so
ing in the direction of the Clubhouse. Now I
can gin and saw with perfect safety, no matter
which way the wind blows. Haven'tseen a live
spark from the engine since I have been using it.
And another goodthing about it is, it cam wear
or burn out. Will last as long as the engine. I
think it a great invention, and wouldn't take
double the cost of mine if it was so I couldn't
get another one. I think you ought to reduce
the present high rate reinsurance on gin-houses
where these ~extinguishers are used on the en-
gines, or, at least, recommend such to the COM
panies you represent, because I see no risk
whatever from the engine.
Very respectfully,
HENRY MASSEY.
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BEssEMER ORES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Messrs. Parott and Armstrong, of Kings
Mountain, have recently developed i'm
mense beds of Bessemer iron ores near
Kings Mountain station, on the Atlanta
and Charlotte Railroad. The ores contain
from Sc to Is per cent. metallic iron, and
are exceedingly low in phosphorus, sui
phur and other impurities. The various
veins show from 8 to IA feet in thickness
at intervals on their property for a distance
of about four miles. A sample lot OF the
ores attracted favorable attention at the
Piedmont Exposition, parties having al
ready visited the localities OF the mines to
learn more about these ores.-M Charlotte
Chronicle,
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AUCTION SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me di-
rected, will be sold etween the legal
hours of Sherif's sale, on the FIRST MON
DAY in
DECEMBER NEXT,
At York Court House, the following property
to wit:
So much of a tract of land known as the
McAllily Place, on the waters of Turkey
Creek, as lies in the County of York, bounded
by lands of J. A. Sanders, Coleman Robbins,
"a acres, more or less. Sold as the property Of
John Means Sanders at the suit Of Martha w.
Gage VS.. John Means Sanders.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. $500
On Tuesday after the first Monday in Deem
Der next, at the residence of the defendant, in
Broad River township, 5000 pounds seed cot
ton, 100 bushels cotton seed, IS bushels corn,
1000 bundles fodder, 2 loads of shucks, more
or less. Levied on as the property of Robert
w. Smith, at the suit OF John R. Ashe. 1890
r. H. GLENN, S. Y. c.
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Description Of our Premiums.
THE BUGGY

The BUGG4
Is a first-class vehicle in every respect, made
of the best materials, and is known as the pr.
ano box style, which has become the most
popular buggy now in use. 1t is hung on the
celebrated Brewster Side-bar Oil tempered
springs, which are the most comfortable, and,
the most widely used side SPRING, IL
is full leather trimmed with 'lazy back"
Savern patent wheels, steel tire, best steel fan
tail, double collar axles. It is painted a rich
black. The buggy is a good one and Will give
satisfaction. It's worth $50 and is furnished TO
us by Mr.. M. G. WILLIS, MANUFACTURED OF
and dealer in buggies, carriages &C., and may
be seen by calling at his factory in this place.
THE FURNITURE.
The set of Furniture embraces TEN pieces
and is made Of black walnut, handsomely nm
ished. The following pieces comprise the set :
One marble-top Dresser, with large Mirror;
one marble-top Wash Stand, with Mirror one
marble-top Table; one Bedstead; one Towel
Rack and five Chairs, including a Rocker.
This Furniture was procured from Mr.. GEO:
line, and can be relied upon as being OF the
latest style and superior quality. The turnl-
ture can be seen and examined at any time by
calling at Mr.. O'Leary's showroom.
THE SHOT GUN.
The Shot Gun is known as the "New Baker,
and will be made under the direct supervision
of Mr.. w. H. BAKER, who has had much expe-
rience in the manufacture of shot guns. In
shooting and wearing qualities he guarantees
that it shall be equal to any gun made in this
country or in Europe. The barrels will be OF
the best English s~tub-twist, the rightmodlhed
choke and the left full choke, thus we'll adapt
ing the gun for shooting birds on the wing, or
The barrels will be 80 inches in
length, and the entire weight of the gun "
pounds. 1t will have all the latest improve
ments, including extension rib, ~checkered PTS
toll grip stock, rubber b~utt-plate, low circular
hammers, solid strikers, r%ebounding locks, top
snap-action and compensating fore end, which
takes up all wear in the hinge-joint, preventing
the gun from becoming loose and shaky. me
manufacturers claim that the "New Baker, IS
the most symmetrical, the best balanced ana
looking gun Of its class ever before Of
fered to the public at the price.
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina-York County

South C~arOlina-YOrk County.
IN COMMON PLEAS.
William E. Erwin and others, against Samuel
E. Bratton and others. .
In obedience to the Decree made in the
cause as above entitled, 1 will expose to
public sale at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT,
All that tract of land containing 17 ACRES
OF LAND, more or less, bounded by lands of
John S. Bratton, the old Bratton Homestead
and n. B. Bratton.
TERMS OF SALE.
One half cash; balance on a credit of twelve
months, with interest from day Of sale, Sc
cured by the bond of purchaser and a mortgage
of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers.
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. c. Pts.
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aaT Last year We saw in Charlotte an
honest, truthful sign over a barroom. In
front was a huge, ferocious tiger, cut and
painted on iron, over the entrance to the
bar. This was the most honest bar sign
we ever saw and we admired the jovial
bar keepers candor, for what in this wick
ed world is more dangerous and more like
a tiger than a barroom? Asheyille now
steps to the front with a - foot alligator
for a sign before a barroom in that place.
Shelbu aurora.
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Too HEALTHY AN APPETITE.-Several
wears ago, when James, Allison, of Cuth-
bert. was clerking for Allison &Atkins, he
was sent into the country to collect an &C.
count, with instructions to "board 1t out"
If he could collect it in no other way. He
reached the house q while before dinner
and was told by the debtor that ne could
not possibly pay the bill. Jim told nm
what his instructions were and AWARDED
dinner. Dinner was announced and Jim
partook with the family. After Watching
him devour n meal the debtor decldeo
it would be cheaper to pay the bill than to
board Jim q week, went to a nelgh6or,
borrowed the money and settled in FULL
Savannah Neaos.
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CLERKS SALE.

South Carolina--York County.
IN COMMON PLEAS.
John w. Lawrence, as Administrator of An
drew Jackson, deceased, Plaintiff, VS..
Jane Jackson and others, Defendants
Decree for Sale, dc.
ID virtue of the decree in the above emit
Id tied cause, I will expose to public sale at
YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER, 1887,
The following described real estate of Andrew
Jackson, deceased, to wit: A tract of ONE
HUNDRED AND TWELVE ACRES, more or
less, known as the caldwell Tract" and adj
joining lands Of John M. Thomasson, Felix
Quinn, A. C. Jackson and others.
TERMS OF SALE.
One half cash the balance on a credit of one
year, with interest from day of sale, to be Sc
cured by the purchasers bond and a mortgage
of the premises sold. Purchaser to pay for
papers.
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CLERKS SALE.
South Carolina--York County.

South Carolina--York County.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Mary Gibson and others, Plaintiffs, against j.
R. Miller and others, Defendants.
IN obedience to the Decree of the Court made
in the above entitled cause, I will expose to
public sale, at YORK COURT HOUSE, on the
FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER NEXT,
(Sales-day) the tract of land described in the
pleadings in above cause, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land in Fort Mill
township, County and State aforesaid, and
known as the "Bales Place." and adjoining
lands of S. P. Blankenship, J. r. Miller, Bax-
ter Garrison and others, and containing ONE
HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES more or
less.
TERMS OF SALE.
Six hundred dollars in cash balance Of pur-
chase money payable in twelve months, with
interest from day of sale, secured by a bond
and mortgage of the premises sold. Pur-
JOS. F. WALLACE, c. C. Pts.
November9 45 1t
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4nmuruns department.

MORE THAN He BARGA1NED For
John r. Mclean is very fond of a joke
and has the good sense to appreciate n at
his own expense. One day he was walk
ing rapidly with a friend along a street.
At the corner he saw a very hardup-look-
ing old man on the opposite corner gazing
listlessly into vacancy. =,
"Watch me surprise this old fellow"
said he to his friend; ''look right into his
face and see if he won't be a study"
A second later they were abreast the old
chap, when John pulled a silver coin out
of his pocket and said, as he thrust it into
the old mans hand:
"Here's that quarter / owed you. Now,
don't go around any more telling people l
don't pay my debts. I always speak well
of you, and you have no reason to do
otherwise by me-"
For 8 second the old mans face was a
study. He was amazed at the unlocked
for kindness, and then, as itspurport dawn
ed upon him, he touched his tattered hat
and said:
"God bless your amer, I'll eve say
another word agin ye, butt (and here his
eyes twinkled merrily) "are ye sure it
wasn't two quarters yez owed me
The friend roared and, as Mclean red
dened to the roots of his hair, exclaimed:
ooh, pay the man in full. Don't try to
beat him out of a quarter"
The Irishman got another quarterln al,
dition to the frst.-Csncinaah Commercial.
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SERIAL STORIES

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CONSUMPTION OF RAILROAD SPIKES
There are zoe, 900 miles of railroad in the
United States, and it takes five kegs OF
railroad spikes per mile to keep up repairs,
which makes an annual consumption OF
1000, 900 kegs. To this must be added
three and a half tons per mile for the H.
900 miles of new road which is built annu-
ally.-Chicaqo Herald.
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s9~ Though sorghum seed is small, a fair
crop will yield twenty or twenty-five
bushels, worth for feeding as much as an
equal weight of corn, and better for poul-
try. This by-product OF the sorghum crop
is in many places worth enough to pay tor
growing it, leaving the cane to be made
into sugar, or fed to stock II no conve-
niences be near for working it up.
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BAREFooTED ONE HIRD OF THE TIME.
Mrs. SardOnicus-I see here in the paper
that the Irish children have to 60 bare
footed in the winter. l think that's dread
full, don't you?
Sardonicus-Why, not very. l 20 bare
footed at least a third OF the time my
self. 49,,
me- When Won ever went barefooted in the
winter time. .
sardonicus-Why, I 60 barefooted o.
nights.